Judge Luttig’s contribution to conservatism in the 21st century, then, is not only as a jurist or as a commentator but as a steward of America’s foundational principles. His recent opinion piece crystallizes his commitment to a conservatism that upholds the rule of law and respects the institutions that enable self-governance. Read More.
For Donald Trump, the allure of divisive rhetoric has always been its potential to galvanize his base. But in the case of Pennsylvania’s Puerto Ricans, this playbook of exclusion is not only ethically deficient; it is electorally suicidal. Read More.
Trump’s rhetoric about an “occupied” country is emblematic of a desire to redefine who “belongs” and who does not. This is a perspective that paints some citizens as more worthy of rights and protection than others, hinging dangerously on nativist impulses that have, throughout history, proved destructive. Read More.
The numbers are striking. In Pennsylvania, a state with more than 9 million registered voters, 11.5% have already returned ballots, with Democrats casting roughly twice as many as Republicans. Read More.
The explosion of super PAC spending in 2024 has created a political landscape where independent entities control a large portion of the electoral process, undermining traditional party roles. Election day operations, which once fell under the purview of party organizations and were subject to party discipline, are now often handled by super PACs and their allied organizations. Read More.
What is most troubling about Trump’s complaint is not the specifics of the Labour Party’s volunteer efforts but the broader implications for political discourse and international relations. Read More.
Under Section 10307(c) of Title 52 of the United States Code, it is a federal offense to "pay or offer to pay" any individual a "thing of value" for either registering to vote or voting. Read More.
Yes, the man who used to have private chefs and golden toilets found himself, for a brief moment, at the fry station of a McDonald’s drive-thru window. Read More.
The contrast between early voters and those planning to vote on Election Day reflects a stark and increasingly familiar divide in American electoral behavior. Read More.
America has long admired its titans of industry for their capacity to innovate. Musk, however, presents a fascinating modern quandary. Is his ever-expanding portfolio of private ventures now a shadow extension of public policy? Read More.
Despite Harris' narrow lead in national polls, the key to victory for either candidate lies in the battleground states. Florida, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, and Wisconsin are once again likely to decide the outcome. Read More.
McConnell’s damning remarks about Trump are hardly surprising to those familiar with his political pragmatism. He had long harbored reservations about Trump’s fitness for office. Read More.
Throughout the debate, McCormick sought to paint Casey as a do-nothing career politician, out of touch with Pennsylvanians after decades in office. He repeatedly referenced Casey’s long tenure in the Senate, portraying him as ineffective. Read More.
The presidency is not merely a stage for performance, but a station of responsibility. It is not an audition for America’s “favorite candidate,” but a deliberative role requiring serious engagement with policy, the law, and the broader trajectory of the republic. Read More.
As the polls stand today, one thing is clear: American democracy thrives not in the certainties, but in the tensions, where competing visions clash and ultimately shape the future of the republic. Read More.